Denmark has crossed the 4 GW mark in solar capacity, according to the latest figures from Dansk Solcelleforening, the Danish solar association. The country installed 545 MW of new solar capacity in 2024, continuing its growth spree in clean energy, though lower than the record 1 GW added in 2022.

Utility-Scale Projects Fuel Solar Expansion

Utility-scale projects dominated Denmark's solar growth in 2024, adding 356 MW of new capacity. The large-scale installation, mostly above 1 MW, is usually the backbone in developing the country's solar due to its efficiency and supplying a considerable amount of power in the grid. Excluding the utility-scale projects, private solar installations below 15 kW contributed 74 MW, while commercial and industrial ones up to 1 MW added another 115 MW to the grid.

While the overall new installations in 2024 were slightly below those of 2022, the continued growth of solar energy in Denmark shows a commitment by the country towards its goals in clean energy. Denmark's total solar capacity now stands over 4 GW and makes the country one of the forerunners in Europe's renewable energy markets.

Ambitious Solar Goals for the Future

For the future, too, Dansk Solcelleforening predicts further growth for the Danish solar market. According to estimates, another 750 MW is expected in 2025, and in 2026, the 1 GW mark more is said to be reached. "We expect further growth in Denmark in the coming years due to the ambitious goals set by the Danish parliament," said Flemming V. Kristensen, the chairman of the association Dansk Solcelleforening.

This is also in line with Denmark's general strategy of developing its solar energy sector. The Danish parliament has set ambitious targets for renewable energy, with a view to making a sustainable transition to an energy supply based on wind, solar, and other forms of renewable energy. The push for clean energy is being driven by both environmental concerns and the desire to strengthen Denmark's energy independence.

Regulatory Support Boosts Solar Deployment

One of the main drivers of the development of Denmark's solar capacity has been recent regulatory changes that have sought to make deployment easier and more financially viable. Cuts in grid-connection tariffs and the granting of self-consumption incentives have helped both private homeowners and businesses adopt the source.

These changes in regulations have reduced the financial barriers to the adoption of solar and have thus encouraged more installations across the country. This is likely to pay especially high dividends in the commercial and industrial sectors, where larger installations can offer significant cost savings and contribute to a company's sustainability efforts.

Major Solar Projects on the Horizon

With major international interest from solar developers, several large projects are in the works setting up shop in Denmark. In 2024, the German company Belectric announced the development of a 135 MW solar farm in Denmark, reflecting the growing demand for Danish solar capacity. Energicenter Nord also announced a solar project backed by a power purchase agreement with 25 Danish companies. This is one of the largest PPAs ever signed in Denmark, showing how corporate buyers are driving renewable energy development.

These include large-scale projects, along with supporting regulation and corporate interest that make Denmark the leading country in the region for solar energy. It helps meet renewable energy targets and showcases the role solar can play at the center of the transition in Denmark.

Denmark’s Solar Future

In effect, the addition of solar capacity to Denmark, along with continuous support at a policy level and further investments in utility-scale projects, will be keeping the Danish market at a higher spot in Europe's renewable energy scenario, enabling them to attain their targets related to renewable energy and further sealing its position among the leaders of the global transition towards clean energy.

For now, Denmark's solar sector is leading Europe's energy revolution, and if the current ambitious targets for the coming years are anything to go by, their solar future looks bright.